Ken Yeang is an architect-planner, and one of the foremost ecodesigners, theoreticians, and thinkers in the field of green design. After studying architecture at the Architectural Association in London, his work on the green agenda started in the 70s with his doctoral dissertation for the University of Cambridge on ecological
If you want to know what AMD is doing for its green campaign, look no further… AMD looks at four key areas of environmental impact: 1. Facilities design and operations · AMD is promoting economic development and environmental protection in Austin, TX, building a new campus which will serve as a
CHINA WATCH To hold a ‘green’ Olympics, as Beijing promised, the government has been encouraging people to take public transport instead of private cars. There’ve been a few initiatives – from no car day to 60 percent discounts on bus tickets. But now we’ve got the cheaper subway ticket.
Greenpeace has slammed the slick computer-and-phone-maker, Apple, for putting “hazardous chemicals” in its iPhones. The organisation adds most handset manufacturers stopped using the chemicals some time ago. The remarks come soon after Apple committed to be more environmentally friendly. Greenbang uses a Mac and likes them very much. But if
This is a bit off Greenbang’s beat, but stuff it. The weather is grim and farming stories are quite interesting. Farmers could get higher yields and fewer weeds in their intensive grasslands, if they planted more species, scientists claim. A research project involving more than 20 European countries, coordinated
It’s amazing how much funding is available for new business in the green space. This time, Carbon Connections is offering £3 million for carbon reduction projects. Based at the UK’s leading school of environmental sciences at University of East Anglia, Carbon Connections is now linked to every university
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has unveiled a new programme that will celebrate the role Londoners can play in creating a more sustainable city. Yeah it does sound like another PR gig, but Greenbang likes Ken (whose office is pictured) much more than the moron trying to challenge his leadership.
Greenbang is often in Kent for judo classes. Kent is a brilliant county and huge. Famous for apples and Charles Darwin’s house, Kent is right next to London, home to a few wine-makers, and now about to house a flippin massive wind-farm. This from the Guardian: The world’s
Greenbang’s got a crush on Miranda Newsom. She’s got quite a lot in common as well – she’s a journalist; loves her green stuff; and is well into her blogging. The difference is she’s “eco chic”. Greenbang is just a normal bloke at home today. But you
Earth2Tech has an interesting post detailing the 10 big biofuel bets that Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has made. The question is, as the debate about biofuels picks up and bigger questions get asked, is whether they’re going to pay off.
James Murray, who once went on a press trip with Greenbang, is to edit a new publication on green business (as the title suggests). BusinessGreen.com is owned by Incisive Media, which used to be VNU. The publication grew out of IT Week. They say: After a year running the
The green debate is sometimes tough to keep up with. We hear about the evils of flying, and driving, but the reality is that most people have to decide between one or the other on a relatively regular basis. So which is the lesser of two evils? A similar question
